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What Causes Painful Lumps On Stretch Marks Around Groin Area?

im 16 and have stretch marks along my groin area. i weigh 146 and stand at 5'7". i noticed a small lump inside of one of the stretches abou 3 weeks ago, seems to be ontop of a vein so i thot it was the vein popping up through. it got a little bigger (pea sized) and is now painful to the touch as well as hard. im worried but want to research before i go to the doctor. please help
Wed, 17 Jun 2015
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Hi,Dear,Good Morning from India.Thanks for your query to HCM Virtual Clinic.
-I studied your query in depth.I understood your concerns.
-In my opinion-you may be suffering from -mostly from-boil / furuncle./ or could be lymphadenitis.
-Other causes could be infectious focus in the thigh /leg area,or generalised disease.
-Not to worry for its recurrence and its definitely not a Cancer for sure.
Hope this would help you to discuss with your doctor on your visit.
Wellcome to HCM again for any more queries.Have a Good day.
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What Causes Painful Lumps On Stretch Marks Around Groin Area?

Hi,Dear,Good Morning from India.Thanks for your query to HCM Virtual Clinic. -I studied your query in depth.I understood your concerns. -In my opinion-you may be suffering from -mostly from-boil / furuncle./ or could be lymphadenitis. -Other causes could be infectious focus in the thigh /leg area,or generalised disease. -Not to worry for its recurrence and its definitely not a Cancer for sure. Hope this would help you to discuss with your doctor on your visit. Wellcome to HCM again for any more queries.Have a Good day.